Ordered the meat & cheese platter it was very filling . The whole bar area was packed, took about an hour to get our food which was shocking since we ordered something so simple. Went with some of my girlfriends. We also ordered a few rounds of wine in the meantime. Our server was nice, but we were looking for refills on our waters , and wanting to order other food but couldn't find her. Because it took forever just for the meat and cheese we just stuck to that. Waiting for our check was another 5-10mins. read more

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Solterra is a pretty cool joint located right on the 101 in Leucadia. This place actually has an awesome ambiance and the wine menu is pretty damn good if you ask me. There are both indoor and outdoor seating options and the outdoor allows you to people watch a bit better. The menu here is kinda a tapas style menu complete with pairing opportunities etc... I have been here a couple of times and can honestly say that the food and service is awesome. I would recommend exploring the menu and going outside of the norm if you really want to take in the experience. Pros- Menu Service Wine Ambiance Price People watching Cons- Portions Crowded Reservations limited read more

I happened to see this place was open tonight so we stopped in to check out the new hotness in the neighborhood. It's hard to rate a place on their first night open, but I think 3 stars is fair. That leaves room to improve without being negative. It was their opening night, so I expected some rough spots, but there weren't too many. They had a $20 buffet of all of their tapas, so that was nice to be able to taste everything they made in one sitting. Everything was tasty but could have used a bit more salt. The tastes were: seafood pallela, veggie pallela, Tri tip skewers, potatoes with aioli, flatbread with olive tapenade and eggplant. All in all, good but understated. We tried the Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Petite Syrah while enjoying the Buffett. All the wines were enjoyable, even if it wasn't your favorite style of wine. I'm curious to go back and taste the rest. The bill ended up being $70 for two buffets and 3 glasses of wine. That seemed a bit pricey to me. Everything seemed good. We're cautiously optimistic. read more

I absolutely love Solterra! Great food and wine and the staff there are so warm and welcoming and I love the decor, I just only wish they would bring back the revolving art. That was the best! read more

On a recent date with my girlfriend, we visited Solterra for Monday night happy hour which runs all day! Everything about this establishment is on point, the food the wine the atmosphere, the service; all spectacular. We had the olives which are marinated in coriander, lemon and secrets.... The patatas bravas are extremely delicious, with sofrito aioli. The roasted cauliflower is a must have if it is your first time, kids go crazy for it! (Adults do too, I've seen them) I don't personally like shrimp too much... But the way they make it here will make you crave it and dream about it. Thank you Jessica, Brian, and Arnold for the accommodations, patience and answers to my many questions about the wine. You enriched our experience with a little tour of the property and really showed us what Solterra is about! The cheese platter served with seasonal condiments made in house. Tomato jam and blueberry jam are sexy... Thank you solterra. If you don't know any thing about wine, do not fear. The staff is very friendly and can teach you a thing or two with ardent passion, sharing their intimate knowledge of their establishments ways with their house wines. I recommend the beacons blend, and the Ainsley's blend! I personally don't know anything about wine or how to drink it, but I felt very comfortable being there. Very upscale, yet not pretentiously ritzy and condescending. "Laid back fancy" To finish the night off we got the chocolate and passion fruit cake.... Just stop reading this and go get some now! Will be coming back here again and again. Don't forget to buy he kitchen a round of beers while you're looking at the dessert menu; They've included the "kitchen sixer" option for purchase as a way to thank the cooks and give them a little extra! Please go now! Thank you Solterra! read more

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We consider Solterra our local. Consistently phenomenal. The wine is great, food is great. So grateful for the whole team, so friendly and fun. Highly recommend. It's actually the spot that sold us on moving to San Diego. All the team is great but ask for Cindy. She's the best. Join the wine club read more

The wine is exceptional. Food was plated beautifully. The staff is friendly & the place was clean. I will be back!

Love this new addition to Leucadia. It's a beautiful new restaurant/bar/winery, with an awesome staff and great food/wine. My only complaint is that the food changes often on the menu...but, its because they only use fresh ingredidents! So actually, it's a good thing! Plus, whenever they have to replace something, the new menu item is usually just as good. Outside seating with a fire pit is great on a warm night. Love the Beacons blend and flat bread pizzas! read more

I love this place! My bestie and I come here a couple times a month for some glasses of wine, an appetizer, or dessert and wine. Nick is very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about their wines and menu. In the bar area there is a community table that is pretty fun. read more

My friend took my husband and I here today. He gave me three options in the area and being a wine lover, I was sold by the outside appearance of this place. It's really modern looking. It's got the whole inside/outside, open air, no windows thing going on. It has huge wine barrels on one side of the restaurant and a bar with seating on the other side. When we sat down, things started off okay. The lunch menu was still being offered which I thought was cool because not every place offers their lunch menus on a Sunday. They also have wine flights available until 5pm. I took advantage of the four tastings for ten dollars. The selection was decent. There was only one sweet wine and that's what I prefer but it was fine. I sampled some other whites and a Rose. My husband enjoyed his food order and it was presented nicely. Because he enjoyed his food order my friend order a salad that too pretty long to come out for just a salad. I decided to order a shrimp crepe that sounded good. When it was brought out the waiter said heres your Avocado and shrimp crepe. My husband immediately said thats not hers and I just thought...the menu didnt say anything about avocado but I think this is mine. My waiter, the food runner, and another employee all tried to tell me that it said avocado on the menu. I just kept thinking, there's no way in hell I would order something with avocado (I hate avocado). It wasn't until one of the employees pulled out the menu and saw that it clearly does not say avocado anywhere that they belived me and apologized. One of them said, "oh well, it used to say it." Another employee said, "well it should say it." Jeez! Sorry you guys didn't remember whats on your menu. It seemed like a pretty big hassel over my food. They asked me if I had any food allergies to avocados which I replied no, but I knew that meant they were going to most likely pick the avocados out real quick and bring the same plate back out to me. Sure enough, in less than five minutes I had the exact same plate. I could of just done that myself. Im not down with wasting food but come on. My arugula salad that accompanied my crepe had a very salty dressing. Thd crepe itself was lacking in shrimp, and cheese. It was basically a whole lot of crepe with minimal inside goods. The other disappointment was our waiter pushing us to close out because he was off. Really buddy? I know you want your tips, so you can ensure they go to you and leave, but have a bit more subtle in your approach. We heard you the first and third time you asked us. Even with all this Id be willing to try it out again. read more

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Loved our experience from the welcoming entrance to the desert and prosecco. The staff welcomes you with such warmth and professionalism. The Maitre'd', Andrea was lovely and sat us at a fabulous table street side. We very much enjoyed the sensational appetizers, chimichurri skirt steak dinner, cheesecake, wine and most importantly the outstanding service. Way to go Ian, you made our night out absolutely fantastic! Truly a remarkable experience and we highly recommend Solterra Winery. Fondly, A and K read more

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3.5 stars. I was intrigued upon learning that Solterra was a working winery in San Diego. Being a self proclaimed amateur drunk I'm always looking for another watering hole. Oh...they have food too? yeah I'll try that too. We ordered off the restaurant week menu and I had the beet salad, carrot risotto, and cookie platter with malted milk. The beet salad was decent, the last of the summer fruits. The carrot risotto was a creamy orange as you'd expect...never had risotto made this way but it was interesting to say the least. The cookies came in a chocolate pistachio variety and sugar form. The malted milk was a tasty sweet treat. Surprise of the night. The service was on the slow side...especially since the place wasn't very full, they're lucky I had wonderful company. With the food being ok and the service on the slower side the one bright spot was the wine. We had the stainless steel barrel aged chardonnay and the Bordeaux style blend. The former was fragrant and crisp while the other was balanced and smooth. We decided we'd definitely come back to try more of the wines...and perhaps their tapas as well! read more

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So glad to have Yelp to help me find these special gems in the wilderness of eateries! What a find!. The food menu is made up of a wide variety of tapas and full meals for even the fussiest . The wine needs no help describing it's full range of flavors and varieties within this vintners range. Come here! Eat and drink and enjoy, I most definitely did! read more

Surprisingly Pleasant! I was invited to Solterra by a friend who was performing musically. I'm glad that I went. The interior is rather dark, but it's also very cozy. We sat at the bar and after a taste chose to purchase a bottle of wine. The prices are very reasonable. We also had some food. I can't remember what my friend had, but I really enjoyed the flatbread pizza. All in all it was a pleasant experience. I withhold a star because the parking is difficult. I also felt the food could of been better for the price and environment. read more

Wine was delicious, service was very attentive when needed, and their food was yummie with nice sized portions.

Food, staff and ambiance was all outstanding! Highly highly recommend! We were able to try many of the wines, and as a wine connoisseur, I loved all of them. read more

We had a great time it was beautiful and the waitress Jade was magnificent, there at our every whim. I took a old friend of mine and he also had a great time the food was excellent and the chocolate flourless cake dessert was to die for read more

My wife and I were driving through Leucadia and I saw this restaurant on the way. Some of my friends had checked in here so I wanted to definitely try it out. This was after lunch-time so there were only a few people inside, only on the bar-side. We got a small table overlooking the window and 101. We got the Patatas Bravas which were very good. Large plate too. We also go the beef and shrimp skewers. Small plates but still tasty. Our server (young guy) tried to sell us on the Wine Club. It was interesting but we live too far away to make real use of it. Check it out if you live nearby. I'd like to come back again to try dinner and some more of that Grenache (this is a MUST try). read more

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Encinitas is sure becoming a foodie hot-spot! This elegant winery is definitely part of the line up.. The wines are fantastic and I love how you can order by pour size to taste a bunch or just go for it with a bottle (I tend to go for it ;)).. The patio with the fire put is an ideal date spot with the perfect ambiance if you can block out the train... If you can't, have some more wine and you will. I also love the country open feel to this place.. makes me feel like i'm in temecula on a ranch :) On to the food- is it expensive? Yes for the portion size Is it delicious? YES! Everything I've had has been divine besides the paella.. I'm particular about seafood dishes and was not a fan of this... Prob one of the best cheese plates I've had though amount the countless apps we tried. Perfect place for a first date to snack and drink.. Perfect girls night for sure... I'll come back when I can afford to indulge :) delicious read more

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Came here with my friend Dan who said it was good. The restaurant is very nice. Great open air set up. I ordered an Acoustic Ales Xtra Pale Ale which was nice and hoppy. I ordered the spiced shrimp and avocado panini to eat and it was good. Nice an flavorful, the bread was perfectly toasted and the sofrito aoli was delicious. It came with a lettuce salad and that was one of the best side salads I have ever had. It had freshly graded parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and some amazing lime dressing. I highly recommend it. My wife ordered the shrimp crepe and when they brought it out i had avocado which it did not say on the menu. They took it back and fixed but tried to tell us it came with avocado until we told them to look at the menu and they saw it didn't say avocado. The crepe was not as good as the panini. The crepe itself was average the shrimp was fine, but I wouldn't order it if I came back. The service was okay. We were sitting at the bar so the bartender took our food orders. It seemed like he forgot we ordered food because we were kind of wondering where our food was and he noticed and asked a server to see if our food was there and it was which left me wondering how long it was sitting back there. Also when he was leaving he asked us if we were ready to close out which at the time we were still waiting for some food and weren't sure but we felt pressured to close out so we ended up doing it. If it wasn't for that I would probably give it a 4. I would try it again and hopefully be able to give it a 4. read more

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We gathered a group of friends for a farewell event. Everybody had a wonderful time. The table setting was beautiful. The food was very tasty and the wine pairings were very delicious. The staff was very attentive and Ian, our server, was superb. The overall experience was wonderful since meeting Alex, who assisted us through all, to the end of the night. If you are looking for a corporate event, private event, hanging out with few friends or a romantic date, this is your place. They serve lunch and dinner and there are different sitting selection, from the bar, to the patio, to the barrel room and a more private area in the back. We used the barrel room which looked more upscale and it was perfect. The live music added a nice touch to our event. read more

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This place caught my eye as I was driving by. The venue is so cute. I think it's a perfect place to take a date. They don't place loud music like other places so you can hear one another talk. I had a glass of wine and just hung out by the window. It was perfect for a warm night. It was super busy on a Saturday night but the service was still great. I didn't get to stay long but do plan on coming back to try their tapas. read more

We love this place. The food is unique and well presented. Service is great. The decor is napa valley like. Service is 5 stars. And their wines are exceptional. We are back several time. The potbelly is god sent read more

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Biked up here for HHour on a Friday a few weeks back. I ended up getting the following items: - Crispy Cauliflower ; this is a must IMHO. Quite delicious - Patatas Bravas ; really good as well; my wife's favorite - meat skewers ; current online menu shows beef, but I could swear I had lamb skewers...they were really good as well. I tried a couple of reds; my favorite was the 2013 Zinfadel Dry Creek Valley. Really good atmosphere, and some very tasty food and wine. I'll definitely be back. One note: they seem to be really big on reservations at this place, so I'd recommend making them if you know when you're coming (although the place was empty when we got there at 4pm, they didn't want to seat us outside because they said they had reservations....sort of strange since the place didn't start to fill up until 6pm or so) read more

Just to make the ride back home exciting my gf and I took 101 from Carlsbad driving south. Stopped here since the live band was good and they had a speaker facing the street. To our surprise the bar was even better. I mean the wine, humus and pita was so so good. The ambience and the staff were good. Hoping to stop by again read more

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Tip: Visit during the afternoon and you own the place! My wife and I were immediately welcomed in by Matt and found out the entire place was dog friendly, we were expecting to be relegated to the patio. Of the 4 or 5 seating areas we chose nearest the barrel room (AC was excellent). I chose the red wine flight tasting, wife had a glass of Sauv Blanc. Matt explained all the wines very well as they produce wine from Oregon to Valle de Guadalupe. We also ordered a few plates and noshed on the crab cakes, flat bread and calamari. Sean the GM introduced himself to all the tables including us, that was a nice touch. It's always good to receive inside info, he said their busy time is after 5pm, over a hundred reservations up till 11pm. I was sure happy we had their undivided attention in the afternoon. What a great day, we joined the wine club ( despite what you read on here, I read the small T&C's.... again very clear and simple). We brought home a bottle and can't wait for wines sourced from all over. Thank you Matt & Sean and the friendly kitchen staff as well for an epic afternoon as we escaped the heat from Escondido. A must visit. read more

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I like the atmosphere here. This area is getting to be quite fun, with Regal Seagull only walking distance away, and Public House also nearby. I haven't eaten anything here, but have been here on several occasions for drinks. Live music is always a plus, although it can get a bit loud in that room. Wines are pretty good, though I am no connoisseur. I do wish they'd up their beer selection a bit. They have probably 3-4 good beers, but it's always the same ones. I know it's a wine bar, but this is San Diego, and it can't be that hard to get just a little variety on tap. read more

I have been here a few times. We tried many wines are I was satisfied. Not the best wines I've ever had but I think that someone is able to find something satisfying. The service at the bar was slow especially at happy hour. We met the funnest people there. It's set up to meet people and is a great place to socialize. Love the flatbreads but they are small. You'll need to order a few plus a few other apps. The prices at HH are reasonable and if I didn't live so far away (del mar) to be drinking and driving I would go more :) read more

Wish they had a bigger menu, nonetheless we still enjoyed our dinner. The beef skewers was great! Paella was just ok. The place is beautiful, the atmosphere is great. Love how they designed the exterior of the restaurant. We'll surely be back when we are in the area again. ps: They don't take reservation for parties less than six. read more

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I met up with my girlfriends at Solterra and had a wonderful time. Our server was very attentive and gave great recommendations for both wine and food. Instead of ordering individual meals, we ordered a bunch of appetizers -- the special flatbread, the Pluot flatbread, burrata salad, shrimp with polenta, fried cauliflower and the mixed cheese charcuterie board. I'm pretty sure we licked the plates clean on all accounts! The cheeses were WOW with the homemade jams. We ended with birthday dessert and though I'm typically not a fan of bread pudding, this was delicious. Not too coyingly sweet, it was moist and had great flavor. Loved sitting on the patio for people watching as well! read more

Once upon a time, my father thought about buying a winery. He bought a steakhouse instead. Although I ate ribs weekly, no one named them after me. Thanks, dad. The Ainsley, a Bordeaux blend named after the owner's daughter, is so good it makes me sad for myself. I couldn't even get a side dish named after myself, and this girl gets an award winning wine? I should get my dad a bottle and be like: see what our lives could have been? Now I just have a red meat problem. A red wine problem, on the other hand ... is that really even a problem? I don't remember what I ate, because every bite was so delicious. I stole morsels from all eight people in my party that night. Sorry not sorry. I'll do it again too. The second you look away, Imma eat your last bite of hummus. read more

Food is really good. Wines are really good. But the lovely Kristen is the reason I would come back. She is impossibly beautiful and was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the wines and menu. Worth a visit but make sure that Kristen is your server. read more

What a great treat. There are a few parking spots behind the restaurant and plenty of street parking. We walked into the back. First experience was my only complaint of the night. The hostess was extremely rude stating "even though you have a reservation, we cannot seat you at your time. You are welcome to sit at the bar, but not with kids under 21" (we had my two older children with us). It was just a rude way to introduce me to the restaurant. What we took home from this experience was that her personality was pretty dry. Unsure if she is fit to be the host. Other than that, what a wonderful experience, from the server Ian all the way to the GM/chef Chris. More to follow: Service/Food Ian was wonderful. Very attentive. Very funny. We had such a great time with him. He let us taste several lines before we decided on the Ainsley Caberbet, A $65 bottle of wine bottled by the owner. Such a wonderful, full-bodied Cabernet that we decided upon after testing three other wines out. We started off with the mixed cheese/meat plate which was such a beautiful presentation, huge amount of cheese, delicious pepperoni and Salume. We first shared the beet salad, and the rug you with lamb shank. Both dishes were simply amazing, refer to the pictures. The lamb shank was succulent, moist. Some of the beets from the salad were undercooked while others were overcooked, but I actually enjoyed the different textures. We also ordered the spicy shrimp, and the scallop dish. Scallop dish had such amazing ingredients including pomegranates, beluga lentils, and deliciously cooked large scallops. Such unusual taste with these combinations of flavors but wonderful. The spicy shrimp was part of the small Topos, cooks great, had a great taste. For dessert we first had the decadent chocolate cake which pretty much was a big chunk of fudge. Pretty rich and amazing. We also shared the Apple crumble which was a baked apple pie with Brie cheese mixed into it. Perfect size and delicious. It was around this time that the GM/Chef Chris came by. He was unpretentious, almost acting like a busboy. He started talking about the desserts when we understood finally that he was the chef. He was very gracious, talkative, and even took us around to the back restaurant to look at the barrels of wine that were aging! Such a great way to end our night, I am very pleased with my experience here. Ian the server was very funny. We had such a good time with him talking with us. He explained the menu very well, and knew his stuff. Loved loved loved this place. MMay be a new favorite. Thank you for such a great experience Ian, Chris!! read more

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I wasn't ever a wine person, and still aren't, but I've quickly become a regular at Solterra. Joining the wine club 5 months ago was one of the best decisions I've made this year. The staff do an amazing job creating a welcoming community where everyone feels special (shout out to my girl Andrea). The wine is amazing and the food is top notch. My favorite dishes are the patatas bravas and the vegan paella (and I'm not vegan). If you aren't a member yet, highly recommend you join. They throw a damn good party for members. read more

This is my home away from home! The staff is incredible, the food amazing and the wine ... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! If you like white or red wine you are in for a treat! As someone who travels all over the world, their reds are seriously some of the best! Love that they change the menu seasonally. Their cauliflower is the BOMB...you might have to get a second order! This venue is great for groups too. Did you know that they have a back patio with games and seating? Yep feels like you are in Temecula with beautiful grapes / vines! Perfect for an intimate dinner or a party of 40 to 50:) Thank you Chris - the owner, Max the GM and everyone else for making Solterra my favorite - yes favorite place to take guests and eat in Leucadia! read more

Located on the 101 near the Misters' house and have drove by this place countless times-pretty stoked I was finally getting to try this place out! Came here for some much needed time with the bestie. Sat at the bar and our bartender was Ben- super friendly and knowledgable about the wines they carried. We ordered a bottle of Cab(can't remember which one) the charcuterie and cheese platter and an extra side of olives.....Devine! Awesome night to just catch up and unwind. Note: Appreciate the kitchen staff....by them a round! It's on the menu! It's great to see a place that also appreciates the kitchen staff and have something we can do to show some love for those behind the scenes!!! read more

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We came here for a date night with another couple on a Saturday night. I made a reservation via opentable and requested an inside table in the barrel room area. When we arrived we were told inside tables were not ready. We opted to sit at the fire pit until a table was available and received awful service there. It took 15 minutes to get a drink order and one person at our table was served half a beer from the end of the keg. At one point we were also told the inside tables were reserved (doesn't my opentable reservation count?!) Once we saw the tables were now ready we were moved into the area near the live music and greeted almost immediately by Ian. He singlehandedly salvaged our dining experience! He replaced the half beer we previously received. He gave great recommendations on wine and food and even tasting notes on the beer and wine. His honest recommendations based on our preferences helped us decide on an amazing tapas dinner. We ordered just about everything but highlights included lamb chops (cooked to perfection), patatas bravas, burrata, beet salad, charcuterie and cheese plate (with explanations of all of it!), ceviche, paella. They were making wine on site and we were able to chat with one of the wine makers about the process. Very cool! Live music by ZB Savoy was amazing. Enhanced the phenomenal dining experience we were having. Our guests also loved Ian and Solterra so much that they will be coming back next week with friends from out of town as well - and asking specifically for Ian! My only regret is that we didn't save room for dessert... But we will come back again and try the yummy treats on the menu!! Thanks again Ian and Solterra for a terrific meal! read more

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Well giving a 5 star review for Solterra is well deserved! I recently had my rehearsal dinner in the barrel room and let's just say it exceeded my expectations! Alexandra, who helped me plan the night was so professional, responsive and accommodating. She made sure everything went smooth and even had a timeline for food, drinks, etc. which was ideal because as the bride, I did not have to worry about a thing! Also a huge thanks to Alex for helping to serve the wine and the staff that helped cooked the dinner. The food was impeccable and the wine was delicious! I highly recommend the paella and the Brussels sprouts. Wow, the guests were impressed to say the least. Overall, this place hit a home run with my rehearsal dinner and I'm so grateful for you guys. read more

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Completely in awe of this Winery and Kitchen not only because of the amazing food/wine BUT the incredible men and women that serve their hearts out to produce such an amazing all around experience at Solterra. I feel as if I received the complete package from this establishment that made it a night to remember. A few highlights: The ceviche was incredible and so fresh! Got the opportunity to try a few different wines: 2016 Merlot-delicious!!! The outdoor seating area provided such a fun atmosphere to listen to music and enjoy the great town of Leucadia. Definitely be back soon! Thank you Cindy for your intentional service. Thank you Andrea for your excellent wine recommendations, conversation/company, and taking care of my friend and I completely. Thank you Francisco, Margo and the rest of the kitchen staff for the delicious food and service you provide. Thank you Gabriel for all your time/knowledge and graciously inviting us in, to a behind the scenes look of how Solterra's wine is produced from grape, to barrel, to table. Thank you to the rest of the entire team that goes above and beyond each night! read more

Loved this place! I came in and sat at the bar. Cindy helped me and recommended a nice Pino Gris. She was really great with recommending wine! Lots of great detail. I'm vegan and she was also was able to recommend some great dishes. I had the cauliflower and patatas. If you go in, see Cindy! She was fantastic with her all her recommendations, attentive, and fun! A perfect evening! read more